FOR TRAVEL TRADE & AGENCIES

Authentic Japanese cultural experiences
for your clients.

MAIKOYA is a registered travel operator running tea ceremony, kimono, samurai, ninja, and calligraphy experiences at our own venues in Kyoto and Tokyo. From group tours and school trips to MICE and incentive travel, we handle everything from planning to on-the-day operation. This page is our dedicated trade desk for agencies: view program materials and book site inspections and preview events.

Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award Winner Member of JATA (Japan Association of Travel Agents) Registered Travel Agency, Kyoto Pref. No.2-818 8 Company-Owned Venues in Kyoto & Tokyo
Group Japanese cultural experience at MAIKOYA

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Agency Trade Desk

Six services to support your sales and product development. Tariffs and sales materials are exclusive to trade partners.

01

Program Materials

Trade materials covering our programs and rates structure are currently being prepared. Until they are ready, please request materials via the form below and we will send them individually.

Request materials → *Materials in preparation — available on request in the meantime
02

Tariff

Trade rates and terms are provided individually according to your partnership. Please select "Tariff request" in the form below and get in touch.

Inquire about tariffs → *Trade partners only
03

Site Inspections

We welcome site inspections and FAM visits for product development. Agencies wishing to inspect are asked to complete a short questionnaire in advance — please answer and apply via the link below.

Answer the questionnaire & apply → *Completing the questionnaire is a condition of booking an inspection
04

Preview Events

We host trade preview events when new programs and venues launch. Details, the questionnaire, and registration will be posted here as each event is announced.

Coming Soon… *The next event will be announced in News and here.
05

Partner Survey

Our year-round partner survey collects the information we need to improve our programs and trade services. Multiple-choice format — it only takes a few minutes.

Answer the survey → *Open year-round, multiple-choice format
06

Group Quotations

Send us your group size, dates, budget, and purpose, and we will propose the best program and quotation. We usually reply within about two business days, though requests requiring venue confirmation may take longer.

Request a quote →

Group Experience Programs

Team building, school trips, incentive travel, and unique venues for international conferences. Every program can be tailored to your group size, age range, and purpose.

Group tea ceremony experience

Tea Ceremony

For groups on a tight schedule who still want an authentic cultural experience — enjoy the tea ceremony in your own clothes.

Approx. 45 min
Group kimono tea ceremony experience

Kimono Tea Ceremony

Our most popular combination: dress in kimono, then experience the tea ceremony. Perfect for group photos.

Approx. 90 min (incl. kimono dressing)
Calligraphy, origami and furoshiki cultural workshop

Calligraphy, Origami & Furoshiki

Cultural workshops combining a short lecture with hands-on practice. A strong educational element, ideal for school trips and exchange programs.

Approx. 60–90 min
Samurai Museum guided tour

Samurai Museum Basic Ticket

A guided museum visit — our signature plan that slots easily into any group itinerary.

Approx. 60 min
Group ninja experience

Ninja Experience

Shuriken throwing, blowguns, and more — team competition formats available. Fun for every generation.

Approx. 120 min (incl. museum tour)
Group samurai experience

Samurai Experience

Hands-on training in sword etiquette and choreographed swordplay. A powerful team-building experience that builds unity.

Approx. 120 min (incl. museum tour)

Our Venues

Four venues in Kyoto and four in Tokyo, all within walking distance of major stations. Private hire and simultaneous use of multiple venues are available; coach logistics can be arranged. Check each venue's location on the map in its card.

KYOTO

KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA Nishiki

KYOTO

KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA Gion

KYOTO

KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA Karasuma

KYOTO

SAMURAI MUSEUM Kyoto

TOKYO

KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA Asakusa

TOKYO

KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA Shinjuku

TOKYO

SAMURAI MUSEUM Asakusa

TOKYO

SAMURAI MUSEUM Shinjuku

Trusted by Groups Worldwide

From government exchange programs and global corporate incentives to university study tours — groups of every kind have chosen MAIKOYA.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan — Juntos!! Exchange Program National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) Doshisha University Konan University Exxon Mobil Uber Eats (USA) Unilever GUCCI Japan Phoenix TV AIFS (American Institute For Foreign Study) CIS Australia Kobe Tourism Bureau — Rugby World Cup Project
8 venuesCompany-owned in Kyoto & Tokyo
Tens of thousandsGuests welcomed each year
English & moreMultilingual program delivery
Award winnerTripadvisor Travelers' Choice

How It Works

A dedicated trade sales manager supports you from first inquiry to the day of the event.

Inquiry

Send us your group size, dates, and purpose via the form below or by email.

Proposal & Quote

We propose a tailored program and quotation — usually within about two business days, though some requests requiring venue confirmation may take longer.

Inspection & Planning

Visit the venue and finalize the run-of-show details with our team as needed.

Event & Payment

Experienced staff run the event on the day. Payment methods (prepayment, invoicing, etc.) vary — please confirm with us when you inquire.

Contact & Applications

Use this form to request materials, tariffs, quotes, site inspections, or preview event registration. Your submission is delivered to agency@maikoya.com and our team will get back to you. For urgent inquiries, email us directly at agency@maikoya.com.

*Your submission is sent to agency@maikoya.com.